Why Does The Juvaderm In Lower Lip Makes Me Look Like I'm Frowning?

asked 11 months ago by Toronto5260 in Toronto, ON
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: lips, frown, unsatisfied

I had juvederm yesterday injected into my lower lip,3/4 of a syringe. My lower lip line is now very hard and the lip line is blurred, you can't even see it anymore. It also looks like I'm frowning and it seems to have pulled down my lower face. Will this eventually straighten itself out? I just wanted a fuller lower lip, I didn't want to look like I'm frowning.

8 answers to Why Does The Juvaderm In Lower Lip Makes Me Look Like I'm Frowning?

Looks like I'm frowning after lower lip Juvederm

Since you just had the lower lip injected with Juvederm yesterday, this could be swelling. If to much was placed along the outer sections, of the lower lip, this would cause this to appear fuller than the mid section resembling a frown.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Juvederm™ injections for lips are technique-sensitive.

There may be a few reasons for this. Firstly, as the lip is sensitive area there could be some swelling, which should subside within a few days. A swollen lip could affect the lip definition as well and cause the corners of the mouth to turn downwards slightly. When injecting filler into lips, however, what’s most important is the injection technique and a thorough understanding of the proportions of desirable lips. Too much or too little gel in certain areas could... more

Manish Khanna, MD
Montreal Dermatologic Surgeon

www.peaumontreal.com

Juvederm for lip filling

I prefer injecting Juvederm in the lips compared with Restylane but other doctors may have different preferences. Regardless, the first several days involve swelling with most of these injections and you may not be able to judge the result now. If however, the result does not become more aesthetically pleasing to you, your doctor will be able to dissolve some of the Restylane by injecting hyaluronidase. If the outer parts of the lip have too much filler, some can be dissolved to... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Juvederm is reversible and can be dissolved with hyaluronidase

I think you have to give the swelling time to resolve. If there is pain or redness, it could be an indication that it might be an infection. Otherwise, I think you need to give it at least a week. If it persists, massage could be helpful or you can have the doctor dissolve it with hyaluronidase.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

Juvederm will slowly wear off and lip will return to normal

The exact location of a Juvederm injection is very important in determining the cosmetic result of the injections. I will usually inject within the middle to inner aspect of the lip to give a more natural appearance. Injecting too much along the red/white border of the lip can give a "duck like" or frowning appearance. Don't worry however, the Juvederm will slowly wear off over the next few months and your lip will return to its normal appearance.

Brian Dubow, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm in the lower lip

Greetings~ Regardless if you've had Juvederm many times before or for the first time, it can react differently each time. Some patients get little to no swelling or bruising and others can have quite a bit of swelling. We tell our patients to not make any judgments about the areas we inject for 5-7 days. The appearance of swelling can change rapidly, especially in lips....only one side, then the other, then both...it can be affected by exercise, food, sleep, and any... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm Lip Injections

Juvederm is my favorite filler for lip injections. However, the first several days after injections there is some swelling which makes it difficult to evaluate the results. The lip can also be changed temporarily by anesthetic either in the filler or if necessary by local blocks done for pain control. Give it another week before you judge the final results.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm for Lip Injections

I tell all my patients not to critically assess the results of Juvederm for lip enhancement for at least the first week due to the likelihood of swelling. When properly injected, Juvederm will lift the corners of the mouth giving a hint of a smile and reducing the “sad or angry look” when they are down turned. The typical side effects associated with hyaluronic acid (Juvederm) injections include bruising, redness, swelling and pain. These occur in as high as 90% of patients... more